The Irish standard., 1887-06-18

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eloquence as a priest and a platform
orator, have secured him place in pub
lie esteem which cannot be denied. The
work on the new church is now consld
erably advanced. 1t will be structure
of imposing dimensions, in the Gothic
style, the materials being as far as pos
sible Irish. The high altar has beer
presented by Mrs. James Brady, Of
Monknewtown, in memory OF her de-
ceased husband, who was native OF
Crosserlough. Mr.. James Hague, OF
Dublin, is the architect, and Mr.. James
McAdorey, of Dundalk, the contractor
CLARE.
On May Is, before the Kilrush magis
trates, Michael Kenin. Patrick Kenln,
and Laurence Malone were charged at
the prosecution of the district inspector
with attacking sherifT's bailitfs and
rescuing cattle seized for shop debts.
Mr.. Kelly, Kilrusb, defended the &C,
cused. Joseph Garry, the head bai}iff,
gave evidence in support of his informa~
tion leading to the arrests, and also
charged the police with affording the
bailiffs no protection during the attack
and rescue. at which time part Of his
Enger was cut Off This evidence was
colroborated by the other bailitfs. Con
stables Flynn and Mangau described
the rescue, but said that the attack
leading thereto was nothing more than a
scuffie, and that they prevented the two
parties from attacking each other. The
accused were all returned for trial to
the next quarter sessions to be held at
Klrush. Balls were accepted.
CORK.
The emigration returns published by
the Registrar General state that the
number of emigrants who left ireland
during the quarter ended March 81
was II, ,574, being 4,460 over the number
for the corresponding quarter Of 1886,
and l,74s over the average for the first
quarter Of the 10 years 1S77-87. During
the quarter the number of births regis
tered was 2A,054, and Of deaths 25,S92,
showing q decrease of 1872
On May Is, Mr.. William O'Brien,
editor Of United Ireland, was returned
unopposed as Parliamentary representa-
tive fer the Division Of Northeast
Cork. The nomination took place be-
tween the hours Of eleven and one
o'clock. and there being no other ca1l-
didate, MIR. O'Brien was elected with
out q contest. The proceedings We're
conducted in the County Grand Jury
Room in presence Of the County High
Sheriff, Mr.. r. E.. Longdeld, the return
ing officer, who Was assisted by Mr..
Gale, suh~sheriff.
DOWN.
Il number Of einigrants of both sexes
left Nswry On May 26, for Liverpool,
Ell route to tle United States and Can
ada.
DUBLIN,
The Local Government Board has
sanctioned the request of the South
Dublin Guardians to expend $4,000 for
the erection Of the new buildings for
the accommodation of the Sisters OF
Mercy.
DONEGAL.
The Sheriff for Donegal has had a
large number of Gjectments placed i'll
his hands Oh the Marquis OF Conyn-
hams estate, and in GWeedore and the
neighborhood eyictions are expected.
The mere amount OF costs greatly ex-
ceeds the rents, and where it is not
practicable to pay the rent and live, the
heavy legal impost added Oh makes the
difficulty overwhelming. The date Of
the sheriff's visit is not fixed, In one
district the 'splan OF campaign" is in
force.
GALWAY.
A largely attended meeting of the
Loughrea branch OF the National
League was held on May IS, Father
Cunningham presiding, for the purpose
of condemning the boycotting Of Lord
Clanricarde's agent, clerk, attorney and
bailiff. After short discussion it was
resolved that boycotting should be con-
tinued more strenuously. An hotel
keeper had to promise that he would
order one official to leave the hotel.
Two persons charged with working and
consorting with boycotting individuals
were excused on promising not to re-
peat their action.
KILDARE.
On May II, a Local Government
Board Inspector held an inquiry into
the proposed construction of eight cot
tages in the Celbridge Union. After
several witnesses for and against the
scheme were examined, the inspector
appointed a day to inspect the proposed
sites, after which, he said, he would
pracnDt hic ro,,o,.t tn thn I Noa1 GOvarn-